Deer Creek School District
School District · Edmond, Oklahoma
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,921
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Deer Creek?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Deer Creek as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie Vale ES
Edmond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deer Creek HS
Edmond · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grove Valley ES
Edmond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Oklahoma rank
#326 of 424
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Oklahoma avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,258
$3,739 vs Oklahoma median
District size
7,921 students
Much larger than Oklahoma median
The short answer
Deer Creek ranks #326 of 424 Oklahoma districts by overall school rating. Deer Creek's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie Vale ES (7.8/10), Deer Creek HS (7.2/10), and Grove Valley ES (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Deer Creek schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Deer Creek schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Deer Creek
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Vale ES | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Deer Creek HS | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Grove Valley ES | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Deer Creek MS | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Deer Creek Intermediate School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | 4th and 5th Grade Center | 5.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Deer Creek ES | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Rose Union ES | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Spring Creek ES | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a Edmond, Oklahoma school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 7,921 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. District-level spending was $8,258 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Deer Creek demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Vale ES, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Deer Creek students show an average math proficiency of 66.1% and ELA proficiency of 66.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Deer Creek, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Deer Creek with test data.
Schools in Deer Creek
9 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Oklahoma
- City
- Edmond
- Total Enrollment
- 7,921
- Teachers (FTE)
- 427
- District spending per student
- $8,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Deer Creek?
Deer Creek has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Deer Creek?
The average composite rating for Deer Creek is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Deer Creek?
Deer Creek's district-level spending was $8,258 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deer Creek?
The average student-teacher ratio in Deer Creek is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Deer Creek?
Prairie Vale ES is the highest-rated school in Deer Creek with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Deer Creek?
Across schools in Deer Creek with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Deer Creek compare to other districts in Oklahoma?
Deer Creek has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Oklahoma by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Deer Creek with neighboring districts in the state.
- Tulsa (69)
- Oklahoma City (58)
- Moore (34)
- Edmond (28)
- Broken Arrow (27)
- Putnam City (26)
- Norman (25)
- Lawton (23)
- Midwest City-del City (19)
- Union (17)
- Mustang (16)
- Enid (15)
- Owasso (13)
- Yukon (12)
- Ponca City (11)
- Bixby (10)
- Muskogee (10)
- Santa Fe South (charter) (10)
- Bartlesville (9)
- Stillwater (9)
- Choctaw-nicoma Park (8)
- Coweta (8)
- Duncan (8)
- Guymon (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oklahoma Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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